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Y-J. SPAT-, mrrr-rz) . rv., r r j 7 ! 7 .v- o V-Tr-h I f? f- r' 'a ? (Hi d Wednesday, N o y e m be r 16 ,-20 05 :TJ0 DEK3JS Criminal charges filed against WSUD2 hockey coach A Weber State University hockey coach was suspended last week after being charged with disorderly conduct for choking a female student at an off-campus party. Division two hockey coach Sean Boyle was charged Nov. 5 with disorderly conduct. "We received a report that diere was an assault at a party that had taken place," said South Ogden Police Department Detective Lt. Darin Parke. "Apparendy there was a conflict between Sean Boyle and a female at the party. The allegation is that as part of that conflict, he had his hands on her and was choking her. We have four witness statements that support that contention and he has come in and spoken with us as well." Parke said the investigating officer felt this was more than just a personal conflict. "It's not uncommon for parties; people get drinking, they have conflict, things happen, the cops show up, and nothing ends up happening," Parke said. "This one has reached a level where, at least in our officer's mind, criminal charges are appropriate. 'Cause this one went beyond just a simple conflict; this one went to the next level." John Washo, WSU club sport and intramural sports coordinator, said that Boyle has been suspended for now, but further action may be taken. A meeting discussing the issue will be held tomorrow. "He did not go on the road trip with the team to San Jose last weekend and he has been temporarily suspended from any contact or any involvement with the team," Washo said Tuesday. Washo said Roy Van Orman, WSU faculty adviser and social work professor, would coach the team in the meantime. If Boyle's suspension is lengthened, Washo said that assistant coach Steve Soto will take over and there will still be a D2 hockey team at WSU. "They're not going to disbanded by any means," Washo said. Zoology professor taking time off following illness A zoology professor will not teach at Weber State University for the rest of the semester due to an unspecified illness. Kent Van de Graaff, WSU zoology professor, was recently hospitalized and receiving medical treatment, but is now at home. His classes will be taught by fellow faculty Ron Meyers, zoology professor; and Nicole Okazaki, zoology assistant professor. Van de Graaff was also WSU's premedical adviser, a position that, for the time being, will be assumed by Barbara Trask, WSU zoology professor. The WSU alumnus graduated in zoology in 1965 and returned to campus 10 years ago as a professor. Van de Graaff has written more than 20 texts and manuals. His human anatomy book is a required text at campuses nationwide and internationally. Because of the work he's done in human anatomy and elsewhere in his field, Tara Archer, WSU zoology department secretary, said Van de Graaff is well known and has a great effect as a premedical adviser. She also said students themselves speak highly of Van de Graaff as an adviser and teacher. "They love him love him," Archer said. "I've only heard good things about him through the students." Van de Graaff has won several awards, including the John S. Hinckley Fellow Award and a Crystal Crest Master Teacher award, which is voted on by students. Though Archer said the WSU Department of Zoology is unsure ifVan de Graaff will be able to teach spring semester, she wouldn't rule it out. "It's always a possibility; especially with how determined he has been already," she said. "But we don't know for sure yet." A) J l ( Si Al K ' -i v.' ' 'IA I . . k . ' - J I t. ..-,...I.,.L, I . -Ill ill I SOUKl.t: IKOY LINCOLN Brady Anderson, WSU student, clings to 'Deadbolt' last January. 'Deadbolt' is an ice-climbing route in Joe's Valley near Castledale, Utah. (gn D bDMW Daring winter hobby gives thrills, chills to outdoor enthusiasts By Steven M. Ito correspondent The Signpost Climbing up gigantic ice waterfalls in the middle of winter for fun isn't on everyone's priority list of things to try, but it should be. Ice climbing is often compared to mountain climbing because of the similarity of technique and the overall goal of reaching the top. Unlike mountain climbing, a person climbs a gigantic ice waterfall instead of a hard rock mountain. Ice climbing has been around for a long time, dating back to See Ice page 7 More adventure inside the Winter Outdoors edition see page 5 WSU hosting 'Human Rights Week' By Becky Palmer special assign, editor The Signpost Spreading education about blatant human rights violations worldwide is the primary goal of Human Rights Week, which began Monday and continues through Thursday. Amnesty International of Weber State University, which is sponsoring the week, feels spreading information empowers individuals to take action. "We need to educate people that's our biggest goal," said Sarah Baca, co-president of Amnesty International of WSU. "Hopefully, it will initiate them to some kind of action." The film "Hotel Rwanda" was shown "Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world." The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Monday to kick off the week. It is the story of hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina, who used the European-owned hotel he worked at to save about 1,200 lives. The film, though horrific in its depiction of the violence that " " occurred, is about heroism. It asks that viewers, too, act as heroes and visit amnestyusa.org to help. The true story occurred during 100 days in 1994 when 800,000 were killed by guerilla mobs. Effects of what has been labeled genocide are still apparent, more than 10 years later. Amnesty International has already tried to help by participating in fund-raisers and letter-writing campaigns that will educate women living by prostitution and build schools for orphaned children in the region. See Rights page 3 Senate seat protection bill finally passes By Chris Ripplinger campus affairs editor The Signpost A bill intended to protect special constituency senate seats actually introduces a new process to eliminate a seat, a Weber State University Student Association Supreme Court associate justice said Monday. Chris Ross, WSU Student Association Supreme Court associate justice, said during senate meeting that according to the bylaws, the only way to eliminate a senate seat as of now is that after die seat is vacant for two years, senators must present a bill to remove that senate position. Ross said he thinks the bill is a good idea because it offers a way to eliminate a senator who isn't doing his or her job and it provides a way to split up a senate position into two or more if needed. Jason Allison, WSU Student Association social and behavioral sciences senator, wrote the bill and James West, WSU Student Association nontraditional senator, cosigned the See Senate page 3 - i. i V. i -V -v v I'MOTO BY BLAIR DtE HODGES I VCN'O.s f Jason Allison, WSU Student Association social and behavioral sciences senator, explains his bill Monday before the senate approved it. r .u.,,.OT , r. - (. Ar": y -: ' T I : . , , v . r- i , ,; -,- - it, ,,. wr-. . -u-. Wildcat joins Garth Brooks onstage for CPvIA Awards bOl.KL I- LIM) ISM MAW Bobby Jensen, WSU premed student and keyboard player (left), plays the keytar alongside Chris LeDoux last year. Jensen joined Garth Brooks Tuesday at the Country Music Association Awards to play a song Brooks wrote in memory of the late LeDoux. By Blair Dee Hodges news editor The Signpost Chances are, most performers at the 2005 Country Music Association Awards won't be returning home to physics exams, chemistry quizzes and lab assignments. Not so for Robert ) e n s e n , Weber State University premed student and keyboard player for deceased country music star Chris LeDoux. Garth Brooks invited Jensen and the rest of LeDoux's band to play the tribute song "Good Ride, Cowboy" at the 39th Annual CMAs to honor LeDoux, who died in March after battling cancer. Jensen receives a mixed reaction when WSU students find out what "My professors say: 'Oh, thaVs great. Now can you find the quadratic formula for this.. J'" Bobby Jensen, WSU premed student, musician he does musically outside of school. "I think half of them think I'm pulling their leg," Jensen said. "But word is starting to spread that it's true. 'Wow, Chris LeDoux ant' Garth Brooks are my favorites, you play with them? Are you serious?'" Jensen said professors are generally less impressed. M y professors say: 'Oh, that's great. Now can you find the quadratic formula for this...?'" he said. Forced success Jensen began playing at age 7, under the dictates of his mother. "She forced me, I haled it!" Jensen said. I le tried to follow the regimented piano lessons, but found more joy See Onstage page 3 4

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Y-J. SPAT-, mrrr-rz) . rv., r r j 7 ! 7 .v- o V-Tr-h I f? f- r' 'a ? (Hi d Wednesday, N o y e m be r 16 ,-20 05 :TJ0 DEK3JS Criminal charges filed against WSUD2 hockey coach A Weber State University hockey coach was suspended last week after being charged with disorderly conduct for choking a female student at an off-campus party. Division two hockey coach Sean Boyle was charged Nov. 5 with disorderly conduct. "We received a report that diere was an assault at a party that had taken place," said South Ogden Police Department Detective Lt. Darin Parke. "Apparendy there was a conflict between Sean Boyle and a female at the party. The allegation is that as part of that conflict, he had his hands on her and was choking her. We have four witness statements that support that contention and he has come in and spoken with us as well." Parke said the investigating officer felt this was more than just a personal conflict. "It's not uncommon for parties; people get drinking, they have conflict, things happen, the cops show up, and nothing ends up happening," Parke said. "This one has reached a level where, at least in our officer's mind, criminal charges are appropriate. 'Cause this one went beyond just a simple conflict; this one went to the next level." John Washo, WSU club sport and intramural sports coordinator, said that Boyle has been suspended for now, but further action may be taken. A meeting discussing the issue will be held tomorrow. "He did not go on the road trip with the team to San Jose last weekend and he has been temporarily suspended from any contact or any involvement with the team," Washo said Tuesday. Washo said Roy Van Orman, WSU faculty adviser and social work professor, would coach the team in the meantime. If Boyle's suspension is lengthened, Washo said that assistant coach Steve Soto will take over and there will still be a D2 hockey team at WSU. "They're not going to disbanded by any means," Washo said. Zoology professor taking time off following illness A zoology professor will not teach at Weber State University for the rest of the semester due to an unspecified illness. Kent Van de Graaff, WSU zoology professor, was recently hospitalized and receiving medical treatment, but is now at home. His classes will be taught by fellow faculty Ron Meyers, zoology professor; and Nicole Okazaki, zoology assistant professor. Van de Graaff was also WSU's premedical adviser, a position that, for the time being, will be assumed by Barbara Trask, WSU zoology professor. The WSU alumnus graduated in zoology in 1965 and returned to campus 10 years ago as a professor. Van de Graaff has written more than 20 texts and manuals. His human anatomy book is a required text at campuses nationwide and internationally. Because of the work he's done in human anatomy and elsewhere in his field, Tara Archer, WSU zoology department secretary, said Van de Graaff is well known and has a great effect as a premedical adviser. She also said students themselves speak highly of Van de Graaff as an adviser and teacher. "They love him love him," Archer said. "I've only heard good things about him through the students." Van de Graaff has won several awards, including the John S. Hinckley Fellow Award and a Crystal Crest Master Teacher award, which is voted on by students. Though Archer said the WSU Department of Zoology is unsure ifVan de Graaff will be able to teach spring semester, she wouldn't rule it out. "It's always a possibility; especially with how determined he has been already," she said. "But we don't know for sure yet." A) J l ( Si Al K ' -i v.' ' 'IA I . . k . ' - J I t. ..-,...I.,.L, I . -Ill ill I SOUKl.t: IKOY LINCOLN Brady Anderson, WSU student, clings to 'Deadbolt' last January. 'Deadbolt' is an ice-climbing route in Joe's Valley near Castledale, Utah. (gn D bDMW Daring winter hobby gives thrills, chills to outdoor enthusiasts By Steven M. Ito correspondent The Signpost Climbing up gigantic ice waterfalls in the middle of winter for fun isn't on everyone's priority list of things to try, but it should be. Ice climbing is often compared to mountain climbing because of the similarity of technique and the overall goal of reaching the top. Unlike mountain climbing, a person climbs a gigantic ice waterfall instead of a hard rock mountain. Ice climbing has been around for a long time, dating back to See Ice page 7 More adventure inside the Winter Outdoors edition see page 5 WSU hosting 'Human Rights Week' By Becky Palmer special assign, editor The Signpost Spreading education about blatant human rights violations worldwide is the primary goal of Human Rights Week, which began Monday and continues through Thursday. Amnesty International of Weber State University, which is sponsoring the week, feels spreading information empowers individuals to take action. "We need to educate people that's our biggest goal," said Sarah Baca, co-president of Amnesty International of WSU. "Hopefully, it will initiate them to some kind of action." The film "Hotel Rwanda" was shown "Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world." The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Monday to kick off the week. It is the story of hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina, who used the European-owned hotel he worked at to save about 1,200 lives. The film, though horrific in its depiction of the violence that " " occurred, is about heroism. It asks that viewers, too, act as heroes and visit amnestyusa.org to help. The true story occurred during 100 days in 1994 when 800,000 were killed by guerilla mobs. Effects of what has been labeled genocide are still apparent, more than 10 years later. Amnesty International has already tried to help by participating in fund-raisers and letter-writing campaigns that will educate women living by prostitution and build schools for orphaned children in the region. See Rights page 3 Senate seat protection bill finally passes By Chris Ripplinger campus affairs editor The Signpost A bill intended to protect special constituency senate seats actually introduces a new process to eliminate a seat, a Weber State University Student Association Supreme Court associate justice said Monday. Chris Ross, WSU Student Association Supreme Court associate justice, said during senate meeting that according to the bylaws, the only way to eliminate a senate seat as of now is that after die seat is vacant for two years, senators must present a bill to remove that senate position. Ross said he thinks the bill is a good idea because it offers a way to eliminate a senator who isn't doing his or her job and it provides a way to split up a senate position into two or more if needed. Jason Allison, WSU Student Association social and behavioral sciences senator, wrote the bill and James West, WSU Student Association nontraditional senator, cosigned the See Senate page 3 - i. i V. i -V -v v I'MOTO BY BLAIR DtE HODGES I VCN'O.s f Jason Allison, WSU Student Association social and behavioral sciences senator, explains his bill Monday before the senate approved it. r .u.,,.OT , r. - (. Ar": y -: ' T I : . , , v . r- i , ,; -,- - it, ,,. wr-. . -u-. Wildcat joins Garth Brooks onstage for CPvIA Awards bOl.KL I- LIM) ISM MAW Bobby Jensen, WSU premed student and keyboard player (left), plays the keytar alongside Chris LeDoux last year. Jensen joined Garth Brooks Tuesday at the Country Music Association Awards to play a song Brooks wrote in memory of the late LeDoux. By Blair Dee Hodges news editor The Signpost Chances are, most performers at the 2005 Country Music Association Awards won't be returning home to physics exams, chemistry quizzes and lab assignments. Not so for Robert ) e n s e n , Weber State University premed student and keyboard player for deceased country music star Chris LeDoux. Garth Brooks invited Jensen and the rest of LeDoux's band to play the tribute song "Good Ride, Cowboy" at the 39th Annual CMAs to honor LeDoux, who died in March after battling cancer. Jensen receives a mixed reaction when WSU students find out what "My professors say: 'Oh, thaVs great. Now can you find the quadratic formula for this.. J'" Bobby Jensen, WSU premed student, musician he does musically outside of school. "I think half of them think I'm pulling their leg," Jensen said. "But word is starting to spread that it's true. 'Wow, Chris LeDoux ant' Garth Brooks are my favorites, you play with them? Are you serious?'" Jensen said professors are generally less impressed. M y professors say: 'Oh, that's great. Now can you find the quadratic formula for this...?'" he said. Forced success Jensen began playing at age 7, under the dictates of his mother. "She forced me, I haled it!" Jensen said. I le tried to follow the regimented piano lessons, but found more joy See Onstage page 3 4